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Martha Stewart says working from home will put ‘America down the drain’
In an interview with Footwear News, Stewart talked about empowering women and inspiring them to ‘find their power.’
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine
Maine author Morgan Talty to release first novel next year
The celebrated author of story collection ‘Night of the Living Rez’ says his next book will similarly be set on the Penobscot Indian Nation in Maine.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
‘Made in Italy’ about father-son conflicts
Geez, don’t you kinda want to go live in Tuscany? It’s probably one of the most glorious spots Italy offers. You’ve sat through movies filmed in Tuscany. More than 30 films have been shot in one of Italy’s most beautiful and overused regions. You could be watching beautiful movie stars of multiple countries, sipping wine […]
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June 8, 1989: North Monmouth woman asks court to punish town for violating order, cost of school lunches at Gardiner-area schools to will go up in price, and new Litchfield budget panel member quits
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Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
Musically everything clicks easily for Mike Block Trio
Musicians to take Portland stage June 22.
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June 7, 1990: Agitated moose in Waterville park taken to Smithfield, governor’s race in Maine topping $1 million mark, and a Brunswick native is the new New York Yankees manager
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture
Kingfield author releases 14th novel
Annie Louise Twitchell, an author from Kingfield released her fourteenth novel, titled “The People We Know” on Thursday, June 1.
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June 6, 1967: Augusta hotel fire results in $100,000 loss according to early results, legislation to liberalize abortion in Maine gets approval in Senate, and housewives picket the State House protesting a proposed one cent state sales tax increase
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
The Quarry in Monson wins a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award
The restaurant, which won in the Outstanding Hospitality category, was the culmination of a longtime dream of Philippines-born chef/owner Marilou Ranta.